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John O'Gallagher: Abacus
by AAJ Staff
The title of Abacus is at once direct and ironic, implied and stated. That's because the quintet on this record is a crew of serious, exacting musicians who know how to stick to form but also when to break it open like a nut. They play with precision but leave big gaps open to interpretation. They ...
Saxophonist John O'Gallagher and Modern Jazz Composition
by Franz A. Matzner
Following his well-received debut album Axiom with the equally intricate, experimental, and explorative Arabesque release Abacus , alto saxophonist and composer John O’Gallagher is rapidly establishing himself as not only a deft soloist, but also a formidable composer striving to expand the boundaries of jazz form. It was my distinct pleasure to speak ...
